Windermere

The name “Windermere” has become synonymous with the entire Columbia Valley, but in fact it refers to a tiny community on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere.
This area has long been a favourite destination for Albertans and other visitors from around the world. It is now primarily a community of second homes.

Windermere boasts a long history. It was christened Windermere in 1883, along with its namesake Lake Windermere. The first hotel was built in 1888 and the first church arrived in 1899. St. Peter’s Church is called “the Stolen Church” because Rufus Kimpton moved it via rail, wagon and riverboat from another community for his wife, Celina and reassembled it in 1900. The little white church with the red roof has been lovingly maintained and is still used for summer weddings.

The centre of Windermere is called the “Artist’s Corner” where several local artisans sell their wares.

Organized by the longstanding Windermere Historical Society, the Windermere Scarecrow Festival in September is a huge event with more than 1,000 people attending to see sheepdog trials, chainsaw carving, art and photography entries, baking and flower contests and much more, including a contest for the best scarecrow.

The CVCC worked with CVCEDO, Ryan Watmough and Shawn Wernig of Egg Plant Studios to give the Community Events Calendar a new and fresh look. Whereas previously you could only see the events in a list format now you have a choice. “This new look makes it easier for those people that are visual and […]

Request for Proposal The objective of this project is to lead the working committee meetings to create board bylaws and policies, define a membership model, submit application to create a new society (or association) based on the work completed and conduct board elections. Key dates: Starting April 25, must be completed by June 29, 2018 […]

A new wireless alert system announced by the Provincial government this week does not apply to local governments at this time and the RDEK wants to get the word out so people are aware of the system’s current limitations. “Emergency Management BC will be utilizing the national Alert Ready program to send messages to wireless […]